Citi® ThankYou® Premier Credit Card

Citi® ThankYou® Premier Credit Card

Type
Personal
Credit Rating
Excellent
Annual Fee
-
Reward Type
Rewards Points
SigUp Bonus
Yes

Main Credit Card Features

Rewards

Citi® ThankYou® Premier Credit Card 

How rewards points credit cards work

Point rewards lets you earn points on every purchase you make with your rewards credit card.  Credit card points stay in an account until you redeem them within the credit card’s portal.  Your points can be used for gift cards, cash back, a statement credit, or travel, hotel, and other rewards.

Using your credit card points for travel allows you access to many different airlines.  You could purchase your ticket with points, or use them to upgrade your experience to business or first class.  When you use your points at a hotel, you can pay for your room, move to an upgraded room, or purchase other amenities as specified. Some cards allow you to redeem your points for cash back, either in the form of a check or a statement credit.  Other programs let you purchase goods, services, and gift cards through their rewards portal.  These items may be listed at discounted prices compared to retail stores, and cost you less to purchase this way.

If you’re chasing sign-up bonuses, looking to upgrade your travel experience, or want to maximize your rewards, points are best.  Travel using points is subjected to blackout dates just like airline miles.  You also have less redemption options, and less flexibility to use the point than with straight cash back.  The value of your points depends on if the redeemed item is on sale.  You risk your points being devalued in the process.  Due to this, it can be a little complicated using points sometimes.